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Black Winter

This full-bodied porter is guaranteed to satisfy the most avid porter head. The higher alcohol is hidden naturally in the complexity of taste produced by the many malts used. Well balanced, very dark, and thick.

Brewer: Jim Lanning Email: ozricofpsyth@geocities.com
Beer: Black Winter Style: Robust Porter
Type: All grain Size: 10 gallons
Color:
98 HCU (~35 SRM)
Bitterness: 31 IBU
OG: 1.085 FG: 1.010
Alcohol: 9.7% v/v (7.6% w/w)
Water: Filtered spring water only.
Grain: 12 lb. American 2-row
2 lb. German Munich
8 oz. Belgian biscuit
2 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
1 lb. British crystal 70-80L
1.5 lb. British chocolate
3.5 lb. German Vienna
Mash: 89% efficiency
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.065 13 gallons
2.29 lb. Honey
0.76 lb. Molasses
Hops: 1.30 oz. Mt. Hood (4.4% AA, 60 min.)
1.73 oz. Perle (8.1% AA, 60 min.)
0.43 oz. Mt. Hood (4.4% AA, 10 min.)
Yeast: Wyeast 1728 Scottish ale
Log: Pitch yeast @ 80º.
Primary ferment for 10 days.
Secondary-10 days.
Prime and bottle @ 1.010.
Age 4 weeks and enjoy!
Tasting: Wouldn't change anything in this recipe. Its just too damn good!

Recipe posted 08/12/00.